• Superintendent

    Actalent (Reston, VA)


    Job Title: Construction SuperintendentJob Description

     

    We are seeking a dedicated Construction Superintendent to lead ground-up school-commercial projects in the Northern Virginia area. The role involves overseeing the Prince William County Schools Welcome Center project, ensuring the successful execution of construction activities. The position is based out of Reston, VA, with occasional reporting to the office.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage day-to-day field activities to ensure project milestones and overall schedule completion are met.

    + Create short-interval look-ahead project schedules to ensure upcoming events are communicated and attended to proactively.

    + Cultivate a culture that values safety, health, and cleanliness.

    + Coordinate and oversee work to ensure it is completed orderly, consistent with contract standards.

    + Verify all work is installed in a workmanlike manner (plumb, level, straight, etc.).

    + Obtain all inspections and document quality aspects of physical work.

    + Ensure project compliance with contract terms and legal requirements.

    + Administer client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, and Environmental Stewardship.

    + Conduct and participate in pre-construction, progress, and other project and staff meetings.

    + Meet regularly with client representatives to discuss project status and resolve issues.

    + Manage project scope changes to ensure up-to-date contract documents are used.

    + Administer contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, ensuring terms and conditions are met.

    + Manage punch list and project closeout process for timely completion.

    + Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, and schedule updates.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of superintendent experience, with at least 3 to 5 years on ground-up commercial construction projects.

    + Experience managing projects valued at $30 million or more.

    + Proficient in RFIs, submittals, and running projects from start to finish with a general contractor.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in commercial, interior, renovation, construction, and fit-out projects.

    + Knowledge of school and higher education construction projects.

    Work Environment

    The work environment is team-focused and highly collaborative. The office is located in Reston, VA, with project work extending throughout Northern Virginia following the completion of the 18-month project based in Manassas.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reston, VA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $60.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Reston,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 10, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.